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Merchants Metals

Fence product supplier and perimeter solutions

Inside Sales Representative

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Elgin, IL, USA
In Person
Sales & Account ManagementAccount Management

About the job

Requirements
  • One to three years of inside sales experience, preferably in B2B distribution, building materials, or industrial environments.
  • Proven ability to generate sales, upsell products, and grow customer accounts.
  • Strong phone presence and confidence handling sales conversations.
  • Ability to build relationships with a wide range of customers, including contractors and builders.
  • Strong organization skills and ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
  • Adaptability and comfort working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, builders, and B2B customers to drive repeat business.
  • Identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell products based on customer needs.
  • Actively manage and grow existing accounts through consistent follow-up and customer engagement.
  • Handle inbound and outbound calls to generate sales and support customer orders.
  • Qualify customer needs, provide accurate pricing and quotes, and close sales opportunities.
  • Respond to customer inquiries and present product solutions aligned with their requirements.
  • Learn and confidently communicate product knowledge to support customer decisions.
  • Collaborate with warehouse and operations teams to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
  • Manage multiple orders, requests, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Provide a high level of customer service while maintaining a focus on revenue generation.

About the company

Merchants Metals provides a broad range of premium fence and perimeter security products for industrial, commercial, high-security, and residential projects. It serves professional fence contractors, architects, and building-material retailers, offering a “one-stop shop” for product selection, design guidance, procurement, and delivery. The company differentiates itself through the industry’s largest selection of fence solutions, expert customer support, and American-owned status, aiming to supply high-quality products at competitive prices with seamless service before, during, and after the sale.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

1953

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The company still claims second-place national scale in fencing, with 39 locations and deep contractor reach.
  • Its Fe-Fence Estimator speeds quoting for contractors, improving conversion and repeat purchasing.
  • Continental Divide Fence expanded Rocky Mountain coverage, strengthening share in Colorado and neighboring states.

What critics are saying

  • A 2020 WARN filing closed New Paris and cut 68 jobs, signaling plant rationalization pressure.
  • Merchants Metals faces Lowe's, Home Depot Pro, and regional distributors compressing pricing and service power.
  • If fencing demand weakens, FSG can merge branches and manufacturing, shrinking Merchants Metals' standalone role.

What makes Merchants Metals unique

  • Merchants Metals spans 35 service centers and four manufacturing facilities across North America.
  • It serves contractors with a one-stop fence and perimeter-security catalog across industrial, commercial, residential jobs.
  • FSG bought Merchants Metals in 2021, pairing national distribution with private-equity operating discipline.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Legal Services
  • Employee Discounts
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays